Lunar Eclipse Lab :: essays research papers

Title Phases and Eclipses of the moon onPurpose The purpose of this lab is to demonstrate the different phases of the bootleg during its revolution approximately the earth and as well as to display solar and lunar eclipses.Hypothesis I think that by following the procedure, I will successfully complete this lab in showing the phases of the moon throughout its revolution and the solar and lunar eclipses because I am moving the moon correctly.Independent variable Movement of the moon     Dependent variable Phases of the moon and the lunar and solar eclipsesMaterials1. Tape2. scissor hold3. Model Earth4. Ruler5. Pen/marker6. Piece of describe cut to 80 in. long and marked every 10 inches7. blowsy equip with working bulb (acts as the Sun)8. Model of the moon around9. 3 people all together to demonstrate moon phases and eclipsesProcedure (Phases of the stargaze)1. join forces materials.2. Take the string and fold it in half so that it equals one hundred si xty inches.3. Mark the string every 20 inches (this should equal to 8 attach around the strings).4. surface the string on the floor with tape qualification a circle.5. Choose 3 people to represent the Earth, Sun and Moon.6. Place the person representing the Earth on the outside of the circle, the person holding the Moon on the circle (making sure they are holding the moon in their arm, away from their body), and the person representing the Sun on the other side (approximately 3 feet) of the string. When finished the persons should be in the following order 1. Sun 2. Moon 3. Earth.7. Turn the light on making sure it is facing the Moon and the Earth.8. The person holding the Moon should begin at the first confidential information marked on the circle and continue to, (with their arm), move the Moon around the Earth completely around the circle.9. Observe the phases of the Moon.Procedure (Solar Eclipse)1.The 3rd person is now needed to hold up the Moon in amid the Earth and the s un (making sure they, as a body, are non blocking the "suns" light).